Psychological horror game tops Steam charts with 97% positive ratings

Slender Threads is a dark point-and-click adventure that follows traveling salesman Harvey Green as he makes a routine stop in the quiet town of Villa Ventana. What starts as an ordinary visit soon takes a sinister turn – Harvey experiences eerie visions and discovers that an unseen force is manipulating the townspeople.

Soon, the paranormal forces begin to affect Harvey as well. Amid mysterious deaths, bizarre characters and unexplainable events, he must uncover the truth behind Villa Ventana’s strange happenings before he becomes the next victim. Slender Threads blends classic point-and-click gameplay with a gripping narrative that shifts between psychological horror and dark humor. Its hand-drawn visuals, enhanced with 3D elements, create a striking, atmospheric look that deepens the town’s eerie mystery.

Slender Threads was developed by Blyts, the studio behind Nobodies: Murder Cleaner and Kelvin and the Infamous Machine. Released on February 7, 2025, the game has garnered impressive ratings. At the time of research, it had only 72 reviews, but 97 percent of them were positive. Consequently, it holds the top spot in Steam's "New & Trending" category. A 10 percent introductory discount brings the price down to $17.99 until February 14, instead of the regular $19.99. For those interested in a preview, a free prologue is available on Steam.